Certified Pharmacy Technician - The Vanderbilt Clinic

Job Summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the ongoing duties and responsibilities of pharmacists. The position involves assisting with the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications, applying departmental processes for inventory control, and providing customer service.

Position Highlights

• Location: Vanderbilt Outpatient Pharmacy (The Vanderbilt Clinic)
• Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm
• No weekends
• Must have PTCB or NHA certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Preferred retail/outpatient pharmacy experience

Key Responsibilities

• Aid the pharmacist in preparing, dispensing, and distributing medications
• Apply departmental processes for inventory control
• Perform tasks as directed by pharmacists and pharmacy managers
• Deliver outstanding customer service to internal and external customers
• Operate computer systems and utilize technology

Technical Capabilities

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy: Basic understanding of computers or successful completion of training for applications supporting medication use processes
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution: Fundamental proficiency to review, prepare, dispense, and distribute prescribed medications
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance: Working knowledge of rules and regulations, including the principles underlying them
• Drug Inventory & Records Management: Fundamental proficiency in maintaining inventory levels and managing records

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks impacting team performance with occasional guidance
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures relevant to the job
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds and maintains relationships, communicates effectively
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes, and procedures relevant to the job
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: Perform tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance
• Certifications: Lic-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee
• Work Experience: Less than 1 year of relevant work experience
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program